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34 Accounting Terms Every Entrepreneur Must Know

  If accounting makes your head spin, you’re not alone. Many entrepreneurs feel this way—and rightfully so! It’s a complicated field, after all. But don’t worry, in this article, you won’t actually be doing any math (whew!). Instead, we’ll teach you some basic accounting terms you need to know in order to talk shop with…

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Listen Up: These Are The Best Podcasts for Amazon Sellers

  What if we told you there’s an easier, faster, and more enjoyable way for Amazon sellers to keep up with industry news and trends? There is. It’s called podcasts. Podcasts offer the same (or similar) content that you’d find in books and blogs, the only difference is that this information is delivered in an…

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Inspirational Quotes for Struggling Entrepreneurs

  Are you a struggling entrepreneur on the brink of giving up? Read these inspirational quotes before you make a decision you may regret for the rest of your life.  “I’m convinced that about half of what separates successful entrepreneurs from the non-successful ones is pure perseverance.” — Steve Jobs, co-founder of Apple Inc.  “Tough…

Has Amazon Peaked?

  While finishing my morning cup of coffee today I came across this article trying to make the case that Amazon is now facing serious competition and is in trouble in the ecommerce world. Since we are pretty heavily involved with Amazon seller bookkeeping and the ecommerce world in general, obviously this got my attention….

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How to Calculate Your Net Income: Easy Explanation + Examples

  Being a small business owner comes with a lot of challenges, especially if you are new to being in business. One of those challenges is learning the terms that go with running a business which includes learning about accounting and bookkeeping. In this article we’re going to cover the concept of net income, which…

An Amazon seller sitting at his computer, thinking long and hard about which is better for his ecommerce business: an LLC or an S Corp?

LLC or S Corp: Which is Better for Ecommerce / Amazon Sellers?

  This is a question we at CapForge get all the time and even when it isn’t asked we find ourselves addressing it with clients frequently because it could be saving them money if they switch. There is a lot of misinformation out there as well as simply misinformed or wrongly motivated advice on how…